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Sarah Goddard

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Director, Talent Acquisition International, TA Lead NEAD at Vertex Pharmaceuticals
📍 United Kingdom

Sarah Goddard is a Director of Talent Acquisition at Vertex Pharmaceuticals with over 25 years of experience in life sciences recruitment. She leads the talent agenda for International HQ and the NEAD region. Colleagues describe her as exceptionally tenacious, driven, and inspirational. She holds a degree from the University of Reading.

Sarah spearheaded the development of the award-winning CPL Academy Programmes, creating pathways for graduates into the life sciences sector.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Director, Talent Acquisition International, TA Lead NEAD
Job Level
Senior
Location
United Kingdom
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Talent Acquisition
Her entire career is focused on talent strategy, from senior executive search to large-scale contingency recruitment within the life sciences sector.
Life Sciences Innovation
She is deeply involved in recruiting for a company developing innovative medicines for rare diseases like cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, and beta thalassemia.
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Career

Work history

7-2024
Director, Talent Acquisition International, TA Lead NEAD
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
8-2009 - 7-2024
Global Director, Total Talent Solutions & Country Director, Switzerland/EU
Cpl Life Sciences
8-2009 - 7-2019
Divisional Director
Clinical Professionals
11-2007 - 8-2009
Branch Manager & Permanent Recruitment Specialist
Carlisle Staffing
8-2001 - 11-2007
Regional Business Manager
Hays Accountancy & Finance
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Education
1997 - 2000
2:1
University of Reading
1995 - 1997
A Levels
Hurstpierpoint College
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